as in essential
impossible to do without
aprons are must-have accessories for the cooking class
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as in must
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
hiking boots are a must-have for this trip
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Recent Examples of must-have
Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
Shop more of our Cyber Monday content including Dyson deals and K-beauty must-haves.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
The brand also makes a ton of great products that aren't stand mixers, from immersion blenders to food processors and handy must-haves like pot holders.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Shop more of our Black Friday content including beauty deals and K-beauty must-haves.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Swig Life Reusable Straws Reusable straws are a must-have for teachers who always have a drink on the go (so basically all of us).
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
Shop more of our Cyber Monday content including Dyson deals and K-beauty must-haves.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
The brand also makes a ton of great products that aren't stand mixers, from immersion blenders to food processors and handy must-haves like pot holders.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Shop more of our Black Friday content including beauty deals and K-beauty must-haves.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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One notable example: asparaginase, an enzyme used to treat childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia by depriving cancer cells of essential nutrients.David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged.Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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For someone who’s as busy living the pop star life as Dua Lipa, traveling in style is a must.Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Also, considering that 27% of house fires are caused by lint build-up in clothes dryers, cleaning out the duct at least once per year is a must.Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pruning is not necessary but can be used to increase blooms, shape plants, or control plant size.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Data is conflicting on whether vitamin D is beneficial in cancer, and more research is necessary.Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii's lawyers also emphasized that the Supreme Court's decision in Bruen does not prohibit states from imposing licensing requirements.Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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New apps and frameworks are being released all the time along with hardware specs as well as energy and cooling requirements, which all contribute to the confusion.Hugo Farinha, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition, as Biden concludes his term, tribal communities and conservation groups are urging for more national monument designations, ensuring that the stories of resilience and struggle remain an integral part of the nation's historical narrative.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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For many owners, their business is not just a source of income but an integral part of their identity.Steven Furtado, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect also wavered on the necessity of detention facilities.Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Time and again, Israel has carried out unlawful, deadly attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in places and under circumstances with no presence of Hamas nor any military necessity.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Of those cases, 10 workers died and three required lung transplants.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Through required login systems and individual user profiles, streaming platforms can track viewing histories and preferences in ways traditional TV never could, creating unprecedented opportunities for advertising that’s both more personal and more effective.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
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Who promises tomorrows to a whole needful planet, restrikes that match?Corey Van Landingham, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023
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What sort of response was needful?Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2013
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“Must-have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must-have. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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